Network Transformation Lead

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Orion Group Full time

Due to continued growth, we have created a Network Transformation Lead role within Operations reporting directly to our Head of Operations.

You will play a key role in the deployment of our operational solutions to ensure we are well prepared for a changing energy environment and enable a transition to a low carbon future with an important focus on our network.


About us
Passionate, curious, and innovative are a few words that describe our people. We are powering the future, connecting communities, and igniting innovation. Orion owns and operates the electricity distribution network that provides power to central Canterbury.

As the third largest electricity distribution network in New Zealand, we cover remote rural areas, regional towns, and the city of Christchurch.

We are an essential service and take our responsibilities seriously.

We are community owned and working here means a career with meaning and purpose that makes a difference in your very own neighbourhood.


The role

  • Refine the Orion network transformation roadmap while maintaining oversight of various operational strategies
  • Develop and present business cases for network transformation projects and support our research, development and pilot programme works
  • Lead and support Orion's participation in industry and public forums in relation to distribution system and network operations and network transformation
  • Contribute to the design of systems and processes to provide visibility and understanding of the network operation and performance
  • Assist in Orion progressing toward a Distributed System Operator (DSO) and contribute to standardising Distributed Energy Resources (DER) requirements

About you

  • You'll come with a depth of leadership experience in an electricity network operations environment with the relevant qualification in Power Engineering
  • A strong understanding of the electricity supply industry particularly distribution)
  • Proven track record in developing innovative solutions through new ways of doing things with a 'big picture' approach
  • Experience in writing business cases, piloting programs, research and development
  • Ability to connect across the business with strong influencing skills

We offer
You'll find at Orion, you can come as you are and just be you.

You will be joining a workplace that values who you are, the work you do, and the way you think.


Importantly, we offer:

  • Flexible working arrangements, and flexible locations with our Head office in Burnside and satellite offices in Rolleston and Ferrymead
  • Three days of "My Days" leave
  • A broad range of workplace benefits from a wellbeing allowance to access to our holiday house in Hanmer


You might be surprised to find out that the company that brings the power to your home is innovative, inclusive, progressive, and quite good fun.

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